AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoAUKUS Undersea Tech: Britain, Australia and the US have agreed to build weapons and sensors for underwater military drones, with first equipment potentially arriving as soon as next year—another step in the AUKUS push to boost deterrence. RBA/Markets Watch: Australia’s inflation story is still driving rate expectations, with the latest Reserve Bank decision and softer inflation data keeping investors focused on what comes next for borrowing costs. Housing & Tax Pressure: Fresh debate is building around Budget-driven tax changes and CGT/negative gearing impacts, with analysts warning they could hit housing demand and reshape investor behaviour. NDIS Funding Shift: Children’s disability workers face job losses as NDIS reforms move support toward the upcoming Thriving Kids program, raising uncertainty for providers and families. Payments & Fintech Moves: Orbital and Banking Circle are expanding stablecoin and multi-currency payment rails, signalling more competition in cross-border payments infrastructure. Superannuation/Regulation: APRA has released updated super statistics and maintained prudential settings, while also tightening licence conditions—another reminder that compliance remains a live issue for the sector.
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